Sep 22 CDC changes, then retracts, web posting on how virus spreads By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press The top U.S. public health agency stirred confusion by posting — and then taking down — an apparent change in its position on how easily the coronavirus can spread from person to person through the air. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 10:31 The U.S. has lost 200,000 people to COVID-19. How did this happen? Over the past six months, we have tried to capture and convey the heartbreaking loss of American life due to the coronavirus pandemic. As the country passes a somber threshold, with 200,000 people killed by COVID-19, Amna Nawaz talks to… Continue watching
Sep 21 Europe adopts tougher virus restrictions as infections surge By Danica Kirka, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The growing push to reimpose tough measures in Europe to beat back a scourge that was seemingly brought under control in the spring contributed to a sharp drop on Wall Street in the morning. Continue reading
Sep 21 Amid pandemic, Indian couple runs street-side classes for poor students By Associated Press Veena, a singer and grandmother of three, and her husband, Virendra Gupta, decided to go out to the street and teach the kids so they are not left behind when school reopens. Continue reading
Sep 21 U.K. science advisers warn of darker COVID-19 days ahead By Associated Press Britain’s top medical advisers on Monday painted a grim picture of exponential growth in illness and death if nothing is done to control the second wave of coronavirus infections. Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 4:22 As the U.S. COVID-19 death toll borders 200K, what have we learned? By PBS NewsHour The COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. is nearing the 200,000 mark, according to Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Research Center. Even though the death rate is lower than it was in the spring, 850 people on average are dying every… Continue watching
Sep 18 Democrats set to unveil stopgap bill to prevent shutdown By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press House Democrats are preparing a temporary spending bill that’s needed to avert a government shutdown at the end of the month. It’s a lowest-common-denominator, bare-minimum measure that befits a deeply polarized Congress. Continue reading
Sep 18 The Emmys are live and virtual this year: 'What could possibly go wrong?' By Lynn Elber, Associated Press Come for the awards, stay for the suspense of the first big Hollywood ceremony to attempt a live — but socially distanced — broadcast amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 18 Peru president faces impeachment vote amid pandemic turmoil By Christine Armario, Franklin Briceno, Associated Press Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra’s job is on the line Friday as opposition lawmakers push through an impeachment hearing criticized as a hasty and poorly timed ouster attempt in one of the countries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 18 USDA plans additional $14 billion for farmers reeling from coronavirus By David Pitt, Associated Press The U.S. Department of Agriculture released details of its plan Friday, saying it will provide "financial assistance that gives producers the ability to absorb increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic."… Continue reading